March 9, 2009

Beyers and Top Five

Here is the Beyers from last weekend.

Einstein (Santa Anita Handicap)- 100
Stardom Bound (Santa Anita Oaks)- 87
Kilroe Mile (Kilroe Mile)- 103
I Want Revenge (Gotham Stakes)- 113
Let It Rock (Razorback Handicap)- 92

Now for the Top Five for the 3yo's only.

Triple Crown (3yo males)

1. The Pamplemousse (Kafwain)- His last race was very impressive, now of course it was on a synthtic surface. That's the big key, can he transfer that over to dirt. We'll see after his next race.
Next race: Santa Anita Derby

2. I Want Revenge (Stephen Got Even)- A few years ago Stephen Got Even had a really nice 2yo named Stevie Wonderboy. Unfortanlly he was injured and missed the Triple Crown. While I Want Revenge is related to Stevie by sire only, he could give dad some redemption. Also a Cali horse, I Want Revenge was a horse who had been a thorn in Pioneerof the Nile's side until he left for New York. He passed the dirt challenge with flying colors in the Gotham. In matter of fact, he might be better on dirt then he is on a synthtic surface. It will be very interesting in how he does in the Wood against simlary quality horses that he faced in Cali.
Next race: Wood Memorial

3. Frisian Fire (AP Indy)- I seriously think of the two Larry Jones horses, he will end up being the better one. The LA route has hit on some hard times and a win in this Saturday's LA Derby could be the race that you could see some very interesting devolopments out of. I'm really excited about his and Patena's chances.
Next race: Louisana Derby

4. Patena (Seeking the Gold)- My one concern is that he has not had a prep race. I don't think it will be a huge deal, but it's in the back of my mind. The LA Derby is loaded with horses who have so much promise, but he and Frisian Fire stand out in my mind.
Next race: Lousiana Derby

5. Old Fashioned (Unbridled's Song)- I just don't think he's the one like everyone thinks he is. While I liked that he rated in the Southwest, Silver City did not give up. Also Flat Out may have a huge race up his sleeve. And if Rachel Alexandra does come in for the AR Derby, it could be trouble, because she posting faster times in her last two races.
Next race: Rebel Stakes

Now you maybe asking where is Chocolate Candy (Candy Ride) and Pioneerof the Nile (Empire Maker). Well, unfortanlly they fall just short of this list for me. As does Imperial Council (Empire Maker), Dunkirk (Unbridled's Song) and Mr. Fantasy (E Dubai). There are all on my horses to watch list. Probley after this weekend I'll open it up to a three tiered system. Capt. Candyman Can (Candy Ride) is apprently now iffy for the TC (poo!)

Triple Tiara (3yo females)

1. Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro)- The clear cut early favorite for the KY Oaks. She shouldn't have a problem with the FG Oaks, especially now that her biggest challengers are injured and are going to Oaklawn.
Next race: Fair Grounds Oaks

2. Bon Jovi Girl (Malibu Moon)- A half sister to newly crowned G1 winner Gio Ponti. Bon Jovi Girl has the same trainer as Afleet Alex. She has already faced older females and won, and with Rachel Alexandra in New Orleans, she could be the one to beat in the Honeybee.
Next race: Honeybee Stakes

3. Stardom Bound (Tapit)- She's taken a step backwards, and it's not in a good way. Now that the SA Derby is out of the picture, she'll head to Keenland to prep for the Oaks.
Next race: Ashland Stakes

4. Third Dawn (Sky Mesa)- The lucky loser in the SA Oaks, she has quite a career ahead of her I think. Look for her to make some noice on the California circuit later this year.
Next race: ????

5. Evita Argentina (Candy Ride)- She wasn't entered in the FG Oaks, so I'm assuming that she will be remaining sprinting.
Next race: ????

Off the list: War Echo (Tapit)- injured and will not particpate in the KY Oaks. Elusive Heat (Elusive Quality)- has been working, but not sure when she's coming back.

Look out for: Four Gifts (Even the Score), What A Pear (E Dubai), Just Jenda (Menifee)

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